SandPieper Design, Inc.

11/11/2024

We love helping bring our client's festive vision to life & we’re excited to share the 2024 Frost Fest poster.

If you're hosting an event and in need of eye-catching visuals that make an impact, send us a message or call us!

It's not too late to be a part of the Frost Fest parade! Give Mike Hovde or Laurie Baade a call to get your float registered.

11/04/2024

🚨ALERT for Facebook Business Page Admins🚨

Many business pages have reported receiving messages from "Meta or Facebook" threatening to disable their accounts unless they click on a link. We have received these fake emails and DMs as well.

These scams can take various forms, often claiming that you’ve posted misleading content or that your account details need confirmation.

Here are some tips if you receive a DM or Email:

Don’t Click on Links: If you receive a message asking you to click a link to verify your account or any other action, DO NOT CLICK IT! These links can lead to phishing sites designed to steal your information.

Verify the Source: If you have concerns, log in to Business Manager directly and check for notifications. This is the same place where you would appeal an ad. This is not your Direct Messages.

Look for Signs of a Scam: Look at who the email is from. In the one we recently received, it was from a Gmail, another red flag. Be cautious of messages that create a sense of urgency or threaten account suspension. Scammers often use scare tactics to trick you into taking immediate action.

Report Suspicious Messages: If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Facebook, report it & block the user.

Educate Your Team: Ensure that everyone involved in managing your business page is aware of these scams and knows not to click any links.

10/24/2024

Is WIX worth it???

Over the years we've had many customers start their websites on WIX or another "template platform" because it was cheap and what they thought was "easy" to manage.

The problem we have found is, as your business grows, the template doesn't. You are stuck with the options given to you within that single template.

The other problem is Search Engine Optimization (SEO). While WIX, Shopify, and others have basic friendly SEO url's and options for image optimization you can not do advanced SEO markup without having a custom website. Which is now KEY to being seen on the web with all the new AI platforms coming to light.

At SandPieper Design we focus on the customer experience. Same as our graphic design and logo process, we listen to the client's needs and offer the best options for YOUR BUDGET. You'll hear us say it's like building a house. You can have granite or you can have vinyl. We do our best to give you the highest quality digital storefront that meets your needs and helps your business grow.

We do NOT try and sell you a package that you get little or nothing from. You do NOT get a boring old template that everyone else has. We custom-design your website right down to the code. We do NOT force you into a contract that you can't get out of. We're here if you need us, but you can fully manage your website with easy drag-and-drop capabilities.

Need a website or a rebuild? Want to learn more about what we. offer. Give us a call! We have over 20 plus years of experience and have built nearly 1,000 websites.

Sure it looks good. But, did it get your point across? Ultimately, the purpose of advertising and marketing is to sell. This is our goal when designing for clients.

Professional results and superior creativity don’t have to come from a big city and a million dollar budget. Effective design has to be relevant, fresh, and intelligent. It needs to provoke, entertain and break through to the appropriate target market. Sand Pieper Design is sensitive to all of these aspects and more.

Our job is to craft the desired ambiance of a product or service through design. Creating the perfect identity will increase brand awareness and improve your bottom line. SandPieper Design has 8+ years of experience in Graphic and Web Design. We believe that customer service and superior quality is the most important aspect of our company. Let SandPieper Design help get your point across.

"Taking creativity to the height of perfection."

10/17/2024

Who said saving money can’t be fun?

We had the pleasure of designing something truly special—Local Savings Pass—and let me tell you, it’s more than just a savings pass! Sure, it will offer exclusive deals at your favorite local spots (because who doesn’t love a discount), but here’s the twist: it also includes fun ideas for date nights and family fun, all while supporting local businesses! 🙌

Working on this project felt like creating a VIP backstage pass to the local scene! Not only will you be saving some serious cash, but you’ll also be discovering new ways to enjoy your community. Whether you're looking for a date night idea that isn’t just Netflix on the couch (we’ve all been there) or some family fun—Local Savings Pass has got you covered. 🍦🎟️

The best part? Local Savings Pass will be rolling out with Chambers of Commerce and CVBs across the U.S., bringing those exclusive deals and creative outings to cities near and far. And we’re thrilled to help with the design, making it easy for you to support local businesses while saving money.

10/08/2024

Our logo design process begins with us listening to your needs, target market, and goals.

Then, we begin the creative process where we design a bunch of ideas for you to choose from to help mold into that one concept. (photo 1)

Phase two, we talk through the likes, dislikes, favorite pieces, fonts etc... from what we present. (photo 2)

Phase three... Walla! We blend it all together for the final design. (photo 3, final logo)

What starts out as a foggy blurred vision in your head becomes a clear exciting piece of artwork you can now use to brand your business and grow your dream!

This project was particularly fun for us to work on with Marquess and Ashley. They recently purchased Hometown Coin-Op in Warroad, MN and have modern, fresh ideas for the interior and exterior of the new Wash House Co.

We are grateful to be a part of this exciting new venture in Warroad! Be sure to follow them on Facebook to learn more about .

10/03/2024

We’re proud to have worked with Cyrus Resort on Lake of The Woods, a longstanding, family-owned resort on the south end with a stellar reputation for modern accommodations, strong customer service, successful fishing guides, and delicious meals for many years.

Over the summer, we had the opportunity to continue our work with them as they expanded their brand with the purchase of Flag Island Resort in the Northwest Angle, now known as Cyrus's Flag Island Resort.

We created a new logo, created a website, and are working with them on a Pay-Per-Click ad campaign to increase name recognition and reservations.

Justin & Tanya, congratulations to you both. The Northwest Angle is lucky to have you. We look forward to continuing our partnership.

07/08/2024

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01/22/2024

We're thrilled to be a sponsor of Hockey Day Minnesota 2024, taking place in Warroad, the legendary "Hockeytown USA"!

12/01/2023

06/27/2023

A few years ago Riverview Farms asked us to create a new logo.

Last year they ask us if we could design a sign for them. They loved the sign so much that they recently asked us to create another one with a space to spotlight family members of the farm who have passed.

We are thrilled with how this sign turned out! What a great tribute to their family. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of these projects.